Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,898 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Labor and Delivery Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/21/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Contract in Tacoma, Washington’s Welcoming 98405 Area Bring your Labor & Delivery RN expertise to a high-acuity birth center in Tacoma, Washington. Located in Tacoma’s welcoming 98405 area, this Pacific Northwest setting offers a vibrant community atmosphere with easy access to waterfront views, local dining, and a strong neighborhood feel. This travel nursing job offers the opportunity to support a collaborative maternal care team while providing compassionate care to laboring, antepartum, and postpartum patients in a fast-paced obstetrics setting. Overview This 16-week travel contract is ideal for an experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse who thrives in a high-energy maternity unit. The position includes 12-hour night shifts, a guaranteed 36 hours per week, and the chance to work with complex obstetric cases including triage, labor management, deliveries, and postpartum transition care. Job Details Position: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) Employment Type: Travel contract Location: Tacoma, Washington 98405 Contract Length: 16 weeks Shift: 12-hour nights Hours: 36 hours per week guaranteed Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend, with variation based on unit needs Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,520-$2,650 Orientation: Facility and unit orientation provided Setting: High-acuity Birth Center / Labor & Delivery Job Requirements Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery nursing experience required Previous travel nursing experience preferred Experience caring for high-acuity OB patients in a maternal-newborn setting Ability to triage obstetric patients and support labor management Comfort circulating in the OR and assisting with C-sections Skilled in cervical checks and interpreting fetal monitoring strips Ability to provide support with normal newborn recovery as needed Current BLS certification Current NRP certification Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring certification through AWHONN EPIC experience required Active Registered Nurse license in good standing Responsibilities Provide safe, patient-centered care for laboring, antepartum, and postpartum patients Support high-acuity obstetric cases including hypertension, magnesium therapy, inductions, preterm labor, PROM, hemorrhage, and multiple births Assist with vaginal deliveries and C-sections in a fast-paced Labor & Delivery unit Monitor fetal status and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition Coordinate care during transition of mother and baby following birth Collaborate with charge nurses, physicians, anesthesia, respiratory therapy, and support staff Float within scope to antepartum or postpartum units as needed Follow unit protocols, documentation standards, and best practices for maternal-newborn care Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture focused on excellent patient outcomes If you are an experienced Labor & Delivery RN looking for travel nursing jobs in Washington, apply now and join a supportive healthcare team in Tacoma today. Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. GHR Healthcare Job ID 511106. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: L&D About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.